Posted in Health & Wellness, Workplace Injuries and Claims on October 10, 2023

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day that allows people and communities to unite behind the theme for 2023 – 'Mental health is a universal human right' – by raising awareness and promoting and protecting everyone's mental health as a universal human right. Mental health issues can affect anyone, and they don't...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Workplace Injuries and Claims on October 4, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to education, early detection, and fostering a sense of community to address one of the most prevalent health challenges globally. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and dive into the legal rights and workplace accommodations available to breast...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on May 18, 2022

While no one expects to get hurt at their place of employment, accidents happen every day. Unfortunately, some of these accidents can be fatal for the employee. Common Causes of Fatal Injuries at Work The data provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the most common causes of these fatal...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on September 13, 2021

Injuries and accidents happen every day in the workplace. In 2019, approximately 2.8 million nonfatal and 5,333 fatal work injuries occurred. Employees who suffer from job-related injuries or illnesses can obtain workers' compensation from the employer in monetary reward. We've compiled a list of mistakes that could ruin the chances of receiving necessary compensation....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Class Action, Consumer Protection, Drug & Medical Devices, Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Product Liability, Product Recall, Truck Accident, Workplace Injuries and Claims on March 25, 2021

What is a Statute of Limitations? Most people have heard the phrase "statute of limitations," but what does it really mean? In legal terms, statute of limitations sets limits on the length of time available to take legal action. The time limits vary depending on the state and the type of case. For personal...

Posted in In the news, Workplace Injuries and Claims on January 21, 2021

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 352, which makes significant changes to how employment discrimination claims will be managed in Ohio. The new statute: [caption id="attachment_32866" align="alignright" width="370"] H.B. 352 changes Ohio employment discrimination laws.[/caption] Reduces the state's previous six-year statute of limitations to two years Eliminates...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Workplace Injuries and Claims on April 1, 2020

Updated: January 14, 2021 NOTE: If you are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, more information can be found at unemploymenthelp.ohio.gov.   The Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed on December 27, 2020, extends and amends the following pandemic unemployment programs and benefits through March 13, 2021: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Once implemented, will provide up...

Posted in Class Action, Workplace Injuries and Claims on May 16, 2019

On April 27, Youngstown-based Falcon Transport shut down operations without warning, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs, pay, or benefits. Many of its truckers were stranded around the country after being told to stop working immediately.   Elk & Elk is representing affected employees in a class action to recover back pay and a...

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on August 17, 2018

Workers should never fear for their safety while on the job. But one Ohio company is known to be an especially dangerous place to work. JK Excavating, in Mason, Ohio, was the only Ohio company named to OSHA’s The Dirty Dozen 2018: Employer Who Put Workers And Communities At Risk. The company was recently...

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on July 25, 2018

Every occupation comes with some amount of risk to people’s safety, whether they might be crushed in a machine or develop carpal tunnel. And certain accidents can happen no matter where a person works, from slipping on a wet floor to getting hit by a falling object. That said, some occupations are more dangerous...